Mobile and Wireless: 10 iPhone Apps for a Patriotic Fourth of July Celebration

America might be going through a rough patch right now, but no matter what the mood of the nation is, the Fourth of July, our national Independence Day, is a time where we can all come together and celebrate the best of the United Statesnamely parades, fireworks, grilled hamburgers and lots of red, white and blue. If you're looking to beat the heat, take a break from all the festivities or personalize your patriotism this year, the genius developers who have their apps listed on Apple's App Store can provide you with a multitude of ways to express yourself. From guides to America's most important Revolutionary War Websites, to nostalgia-tinged vintage Fourth of July e-cards, or even a virtual fireworks display you can design and deploy yourself, this year's Independence Day celebrations are more fun than ever.

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US Charters of Freedom ($4.99)

OK, let's get the big important (read: boring but necessary) app out of the way. The Fourth isn't just about fireworks and BBQs, it's also about recognizing the historic and bloody foundation of America, so reading up on the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights and Constitution would do you good.

Nathan Eddy is Associate Editor, Midmarket, at eWEEK.com. Before joining eWEEK.com, Nate was a writer with ChannelWeb and he served as an editor at FierceMarkets. He is a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.